East Grand Forks, Minnesota
East Grand Forks: city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
East Grand Forks is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,601 and a population density of 566 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,401 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about East Grand Forks
| Population | 8,401 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Polk County |
| Postal code | 56721 |
| Phone Area Codes | 218 |
| Area | 15.18 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.9300,-97.0245 |
| Altitude | 833 feet / 254 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:42:27 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 553 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
East Grand Forks is located at 47°55'48"N 97°1'28"W (47.9299800, -97.0245200).
East Grand Forks map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of East Grand Forks decreased by 2.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,601 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,592 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,572 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,603 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,608 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,604 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,669 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,634 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,575 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,535 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,401 | -1.6% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in East Grand Forks
1East Grand Forks City Council
600 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 View details
Phone: +12187731751 | Website available
2SULLIVAN TOWN HALL
11542 430th Ave SW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 View details
3Agriculture Department
312 4th Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, United States View details
Phone: +12187734956
People born in East Grand Forks (7)
People born in East Grand Forks, including serial killer Carl Panzram, country singer Dawn Sears, Canadian politician E. M. Culliton, .
More notable people
- Kurt Knoff (American football player) he was born in 06/04/1954
- Pat Owens (American mayor) she was born in 01/01/1941
- John Lee Coulter (American economist) he was born in 16/04/1881
- Haley Mack (American ice hockey player) she was born in 29/05/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Grand Forks, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200110 | Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| 200280 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks (ND) | 58202-8193 |
| 174075 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston (MN) | 56716-5001 |
| 200226 | Mayville State University | Mayville (ND) | 58257-1299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Grand Forks, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to East Grand Forks.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Fork Post Office | East Grand Forks (MN) | 56721 |
| Grand Fork Post Office | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| Thompson Post Office | Thompson (ND) | 58278 |
| Manvel Post Office | Manvel (ND) | 58256 |
| Fisher Post Office | Fisher (MN) | 56723 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fosston | 1,442 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fertile | 806 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Girard | 732 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| McIntosh | 596 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Freeman | 480 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erskine | 467 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ross | 425 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Crookston | 419 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Gentilly | 275 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Bygland | 274 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Climax | 261 | City in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Winger | 215 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Fisher | 200 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Euclid | 152 | Unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Mentor | 147 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Gully | 136 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
East Grand Forks distances to largest Minnesota cities